{"id":101401,"date":"2026-04-26T13:30:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T13:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/namibia-eyes-boost-in-trade-investment-with-malaysia"},"modified":"2026-04-26T14:07:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T14:07:46","slug":"namibia-eyes-boost-in-trade-investment-with-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/namibia-eyes-boost-in-trade-investment-with-malaysia","title":{"rendered":"Namibia Eyes Boost in Trade Investment with Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Staff Reporter<\/p>\n<p>NAMIBIA is seeking to strengthen trade and investment ties with Malaysia, with Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi calling for deeper economic cooperation and strategic partnerships during a two-day working visit to Kuala Lumpur.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the Namibia\u2013Malaysia Business Forum on 20 April 2026, Ashipala-Musavyi urged Malaysian investors to explore opportunities in Namibia\u2019s key growth sectors, including green energy, manufacturing, agro-processing, and mineral beneficiation, as the country moves to transition from a resource-based economy to a value-added industrial hub.<\/p>\n<p>She highlighted Namibia\u2019s strategic position as a gateway to Southern Africa, offering access to a regional market of over 380 million people, supported by political stability, investor-friendly policies, and expanding infrastructure such as the port of Walvis Bay.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfrica is no longer the continent of tomorrow; it is the continent of now,\u201d she said, encouraging investors to take advantage of emerging opportunities in Namibia\u2019s evolving economy.<\/p>\n<p>The forum brought together government officials, business leaders, and investors from both countries, providing a platform to enhance trade, investment, and technical cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>During her visit, Ashipala-Musavyi also held bilateral meetings with key Malaysian officials. 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Staff Reporter NAMIBIA is seeking to strengthen trade and investment ties with Malaysia, with Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi calling for deeper economic cooperation and strategic partnerships during a two-day working visit to Kuala Lumpur. 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